What’s happening? – It’s not going to be said officially, but the fifth starter’s competition is likely down to three legitimate candidates. Right-hander Gabriel Ynoa was on the outside looking in anyway, and Sunday’s developments likely cemented that speculation. The fact Ynoa was actually starting against the Boston Red Sox said something...
What’s happening? — Dylan Bundy doesn’t have to worry about his spot in the rotation, not after delivering the most consistent performance of any of the Orioles’ starters in 2017. And manager Buck Showalter said he has no worries about how the 25-year-old will build on last year, when Bundy was 13-9...
What’s happening? – The second round of fifth starter auditions technically started Wednesday with Mike Wright Jr, pitching against the St. Louis Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. Wright lasted two scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk while striking out three. In his first outing of the spring, Wright allowed one...
The Orioles received reports on a few of their injured players Wednesday – relatively good news on one and expected bad news on another. Top outfield prospect Austin Hays, who was supposed to play in right field Tuesday but was switched to designated hitter prior to the game against the Tampa Bay...
What’s happening? – The Orioles were anticipating the spring debut of oft-injured pitching prospect Hunter Harvey on Tuesday, and while that went relatively well, another Orioles pitching prospect looks to be headed to the shelf. Lefty Chris Lee replaced Harvey in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Port Charlotte, Fla.,...
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Two days, and two injury exits for Orioles’ pitchers. This one could be a lot more serious than starter Kevin Gausman’s scare Monday. On Tuesday, left-handed prospect Chris Lee left the game in the third inning after retiring one Tampa Bay Rays batter. The initial diagnosis is a...
What’s happening? – It’s only an exhibition appearance for two innings, but, in a sense, it is about as highly anticipated as any random outing can be for the Orioles. Right-hander Hunter Harvey, the Orioles’ top pitching prospect, will make today’s start against the Tampa Rays in Port Charlotte. It’ll be the 23-year-old...
What’s happening? – For the third consecutive year, the Orioles have signed Pedro Alvarez, who agreed to a minor league deal that will pay him $1 million if he makes the Orioles’ 40-man roster. He could make an additional $2 million in incentives. The Orioles officially announced the signing, with an invite to...
What’s happening – The Orioles play their Grapefruit League opener today against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mike Wright will be the starter. He’ll be followed by Chris Lee, Jeff Ferrell, Donnie Hart, Joely Rodriguez, Jimmy Yacabonis and Pedro Araujo. The Orioles played their lone intrasquad game of spring training Thursday. Tim Beckham and...
What’s happening – While many fans have been fixated on the additions to the starting staff over the last week, the Orioles have now added two veteran major leaguers in the last three days to compete for outfield jobs. Obviously, the signings of Andrew Cashner and Chris Tillman are important, but all offseason...